RYUKA & PARTNERS > Firm Overview > Japan Patent Office Holidays in 2025

The Japanese Patent Office and our firm will be closed on:

January 1-5, 2025New Year’s Holiday
January 13, 2025Coming of Age Day
February 11, 2025National Foundation Day
February 23, 2025The Emperor’s Birthday
February 24, 2025*Substitute holiday
March 20, 2025Vernal Equinox
April 29, 2025Showa Day
May 3-6, 2025Golden Week
July 21, 2025Marine Day
August 11, 2025Mountain Day
September 15, 2025Respect for the Aged Day
September 23, 2025Autumnal Equinox Day
October 13, 2025Health and Sports Day
November 3, 2025Culture Day
November 23, 2025Labor Thanksgiving Day
November 24, 2025*Substitute holiday
December 27-31, 2025New Year’s Holiday

Your inquiries/instructions received on a holiday will be processed on the next working day.